The Odisha Staff Selection Commission has released the OSSC CTSRE Recruitment 2026 notification for 646 Group-B and Group-C technical posts under different departments of the Odisha government.
The recruitment will be held through the Combined Technical Services Recruitment Examination 2026. The largest vacancy share is for Junior Engineer Civil posts, especially under the Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Department.
Online registration will begin on May 30, 2026, at the OSSC website. Candidates can register till June 29, 2026, while the final application submission window will remain open till July 2, 2026. The edit option will be available up to July 5, 2026.
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OSSC CTSRE Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment | OSSC CTSRE Recruitment 2026 |
| Commission | Odisha Staff Selection Commission |
| Exam | Combined Technical Services Recruitment Examination 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | IIE-92/2026/5925/OSSC |
| Post Code | CTS/302 |
| Total Vacancies | 646 |
| Posts | JE, Architectural Assistant, Draughtsman, Tracer and other technical posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | ossc.gov.in |
| Registration Starts | May 30, 2026 |
| Last Date to Register | June 29, 2026 |
| Final Submission Last Date | July 2, 2026 |
OSSC CTSRE Vacancy 2026
OSSC has notified vacancies across civil engineering, architecture, media production and technical support posts. Junior Engineer Civil posts account for most of the vacancies.
| Post Name | Department/Office | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineer Civil | Engineer-in-Chief, Water Resources | 24 |
| Junior Engineer Civil | Director, Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Department | 450 |
| Junior Engineer Civil | Director, Municipal Administration | 132 |
| Architectural Assistant | Chief Architect, Odisha | 23 |
| Cameraman | Information & Public Relations Department | 2 |
| Photographer | Information & Public Relations Department | 1 |
| Sound Recordist | Information & Public Relations Department | 1 |
| Mechanic | Information & Public Relations Department | 1 |
| Video Film Editor | Information & Public Relations Department | 2 |
| Junior Draughtsman Civil | Engineer-in-Chief, Rural Works, Odisha | 7 |
| Tracer | Engineer-in-Chief, Rural Works, Odisha | 3 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Begins | May 30, 2026 |
| Registration Last Date | June 29, 2026 |
| Final Application Submission Last Date | July 2, 2026 |
| Application Edit Window | May 30 to July 5, 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must be Indian citizens and must meet the age, educational and Odia language requirements mentioned in the official advertisement.
The minimum age is 21 years and the maximum age is 42 years as on January 1, 2026. Reserved category candidates will get age relaxation as per the Odisha government rules.
For Junior Engineer Civil posts, candidates must have a Diploma in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution. For an Architectural Assistant, a Diploma in Architectural Assistantship is required.
For Cameraman, Photographer, Sound Recordist, Mechanic and Video Film Editor posts, the required qualification varies according to the technical nature of the post. Candidates must check the post-wise eligibility before applying.
Application Fee
The application fee is ₹500 for candidates other than SC, ST and PwD categories.
SC, ST and PwD candidates are exempted from payment of the examination fee. The notification also states that the fee will be refunded to candidates who actually appear in the recruitment examination.
Selection Process
The OSSC CTSRE selection process will be conducted in three stages. The examination may be held through CBRE or OMR mode.
The recruitment stages are:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Written Examination
- Certificate Verification
The preliminary examination will carry 150 marks and will be held for 150 minutes. It will include arithmetic, data interpretation, reasoning, analytical ability, current events and computer/internet awareness.
The main written examination will be a technical paper of 200 marks. It will be based on the post or service selected by the candidate. The final merit list will be prepared mainly on the basis of Main Written Examination marks and post preference.
How to Apply for OSSC CTSRE Recruitment 2026
Candidates can apply online through the official OSSC website. No hard copy of the application form has to be sent to the Commission.
- Visit the official website of OSSC at ossc.gov.in.
- Open the OSSC CTSRE Recruitment 2026 application link.
- Complete new user registration using a valid mobile number and email ID.
- Login and fill in personal, educational and category details.
- Select the eligible post/service carefully.
- Upload required certificates, photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Review the form before final submission.
- Submit the application and download the confirmation page for future use.
Documents Required
Shortlisted candidates will have to produce original documents during certificate verification. These may include educational certificates, mark sheets, caste certificate, PwD certificate, ex-servicemen documents, sports certificate, technical qualification certificate and a copy of the online application form.
Candidates applying for technical posts must also keep their diploma, degree, NTC, AutoCAD, computer skill or trade-specific certificates ready, wherever applicable.
